Greene County Problem Gambling Webinar – Current Trends in PA

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Time

May 19, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)

Event Details

A FREE webinar offered by the Greene County Drug & Alcohol Program

Greene County Problem Gambling Webinar – Current Trends in PA

In October 2017 a major gambling expansion bill was passed in Pennsylvania, allowing for the possibility of more legalized gambling than ever before. Over the past couple of years, we have seen the launch of several new types of gambling, resulting in a dramatic increase in availability and participation. Unfortunately, we have also seen more individuals than ever, reaching out for help.

It is vital for treatment and prevention professionals to not only be aware of the current trends of gambling participation in order to better serve those they work with, but also to have a better understanding of the activities that may lead to new problems. This program will explore recent gambling participation in PA, past year Helpline activity and 2021 PA Youth Survey (PAYS) data, as well as the several tools, resources and protections that are currently available in PA.

 

Presenter:

  • Josh Ercole, Executive Director, CCGP

 

Learning Objectives 

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:

  • Become familiar with at least three new forms of legislated gambling in Pennsylvania
  • Discuss the potential impact of expanded gambling on populations in PA, and how this may also lead to future issues
  • Identify the protections that have been included in newly legislated gambling, and how this may differ from previously legislated gambling
  • Have awareness of available local resources

 

Cost

This is a FREE program, however, registration is required. See below for registration information.

 

Continuing Education

IPGGC approved – This live program has been approved by the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit – all participants who satisfy the requirements of the program will receive a certificate

Cost for IPGGC CEs – No Cost

 

Please note – CE’s will only be awarded to those attendees who participate in the complete program – no partial CE’s will be awarded. CE’s apply to live program only – CE’s will not be made available to anyone viewing a recording of the program. CE’s will only be awarded to those who register and log in to the zoom event using their names on a computer/tablet – phone numbers will not be recognized. CE’s will not be awarded for duplicate programs.

 

Register

For more information, or to register for this webinar, please click HERE